Top Line/ Singer/ Lyrics/ Mast

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on my personal project, it's fun to create and see how people react to your songs. That's the reason I came here too, because I want other people to feel the same way, to come out with catchy ideas, a good sound for their songs and projects. I feel gifted because of this and I have to share it with other people. Not many have the equipment, ideas or knowledge to achieve it.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Pop, British pop, Indie/alternative RnB, Lo-Fi indie, dream pop/bedroom pop, 80s Synth Pop.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1. The client explains to me what he/she is looking for. 2. I make a budget. 3. If the client agrees, he/she finances 100% on the Soundbetter reserve and I start working. 4. When I already have a great idea, I give the client a demo that sounds up to the hook or drop so that the client gives me the OK and I can finish this idea. 5. I finish the project and send an mp3 so the client can tell me the changes. (unlimited revisions until you are satisfied). 6. When the client is satisfied, he/she marks the job as finished and I send stems, instrumental wav and whatever the client asks me.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: Top Line Writers (vocal melodies, harmonies and ad-libs) and lyrics are the most requested. Those clients usually contact me with their already composed and recorded instrumental and want me to add all kind of melodies on it. Sometimes they already have the lyrics, so I try to adapt the melodies. Other times they come without anything written and I have to write it down. Those are actually two different kind of services.

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I worked on a personal project I had called Sex Tapes & Coffee Machines. Finished the entire album in 3 months non-stop. I felt really proud when I finished it and with the compositions, mixing and production I made. We uploaded things on Youtube and even got out a considerable amount of physical albums, but we didn't stream it on digital platforms, so there are only few copies lefts. There is some sort of magic with that.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My ideas. When I create a song, or when I add things, my brain is flushed with ideas. I always come up with something, it's like if inspiration doesn't really have an end. This happens probably because I feel passionate about it, so excellent ideas come through smoothly.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Groove, catchy melodies, melodic aesthetics, meaning.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analogue because of the texture and warm sounds, and digital because of practicality and work-flow.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: To keep them satisfied. It is actually my main goal, to make them happy with the final product.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That I feel so passionate about it that i can be 10 hours in the studio non-stop and it looks like I've been only 1, it's crazy! That's why I give my best when clients give me their ideas for a song, or when they give me their own compositions for me to add vocal ideas, or add texture with other instruments. I fee l their song is my song and I want them to feel proud about it.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Oh well, I have some of them in mind: - "Hey bro! Do you make beats?" - "I heard in your demo you sing very nice, could you put your vocals on my song please?" - "Hey there! I need to add vocal ideas for my verse and chorus, I'm so stuck, I need your help!". - Hey! Is it possible you do a song like band Part Time that kind of style, or like this other band, or this other..."

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: You can ask me personally, I will be more than welcomed to tell you.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Mac Miller, Michael Seyer, Steve Lacy, Blood Orange, Cuco, Tyler the Creator, Boy Pablo, Toro y Moi, Far Caspian, Tame Impala, Her's, Dayglow, Part Time, Nic Clay, Hoops, Marble Arch, No Vacations, Beach

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Being clear on what kind of production, sound or ideas they want.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: If I could only take 5, then it would be Acoustic guitar, pc, daw, mic and JUNO Synthesizer.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: Writing lyrics since 8 years old, composing my own songs since 13. Producing and mixing my own compositions since 16. I've been already 12 years producing and cooking my own material in the studio.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Old school vibes with fresh texture

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Blood Orange, Toro y Moi. They condense groove and 80s aesthetics and expose it freshly in our modern era.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: After many hours of music production, stop producing and listen to the same song the next day, you always capture other kind of aesthetics and have better point of reference of what you are really looking for.